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Anyone else losing their minds over Bjornson's set count meta?
Bjornson's set count meta is crazy, who's trying it?
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Nutrola vs Foodvisor, honest opinions?
So I've been using Nutrola for a bit now, and I like the AI photo logging feature, but I've heard good things about Foodvisor too. Nutrola has a pretty clean interface and its food database is decent, but sometimes I wo…
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Do macros even matter during cancer treatment? Asking for a friend (aka me).
Struggling with nutrition during cancer treatment, do macros even matter?
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Which sleep tracker gives the most accurate recovery scores?
Looking for the most accurate sleep tracker for recovery scores.
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Ultra-processed food is wrecking my gains, right?
Ultra-processed foods are linked to fat gain and poor muscle quality per Schoenfeld et al.
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Naps and Recovery: What's the Optimal Duration? Got Research?
I keep hearing mixed things about naps and how they fit into recovery. Some say 20 mins is ideal while others swear by 90 mins for a full cycle. I know Schoenfeld and Phillips have dived into sleep and recovery, but is …
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When do I actually progress the weight? Every workout?
Alright, fellow lifters, let's talk about weight progression. I've been lifting for a minute, and I'm still kinda confused about how often to up the weights. Is it every workout, or do I wait until it feels like I'm not…
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So like, are detox diets just a big ol' myth? What's my liver even doing?
Detox diets are myths; your liver's got it covered!
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Cronometer just paywalled my food logging, anyone else feeling this pain?
Cronometer just paywalled my food logging. Anyone else mad about it?
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So I dropped my fiber to 5g/day for 6 weeks and now I'm crashing hard, anyone relate?
Dropped fiber to 5g/day for 6 weeks, now my energy is crashing hard. Need tips to recover and meal timing advice.
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How should I approach set count progression for hypertrophy mesocycles?
How do you approach set count progression for hypertrophy mesocycles? Do you focus on adding sets or increasing weights?
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Smolov for squat, anyone actually survive?
Considering Smolov for squat but worried about recovery and injuries. Anyone completed it successfully?
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Lose It! is drowning in ads, what are my options?
So I've been using Lose It! for my tracking needs, but damn, the ads are getting outta control. Like, I'm just trying to log my damn macros and not watch a 30-second ad for protein powder every time I turn around. I tri…
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How does self-determination theory actually impact adherence in lifting?
What's the real-world impact of self-determination theory on adherence in lifting?
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Is hitting the gym 3 days a week enough to see gains?
Can I see gains lifting 3 days a week, or do I need to up my gym game?
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Anyone got the lowdown on recent studies about heavy lifting and bone density?
Looking for insights on recent studies about heavy lifting's effect on bone density.
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How do I get off zolpidem without losing my mind?
I've been dependent on zolpidem for a while now and I'm tired of feeling like I need it to sleep. The bad lifts and terrible recovery are getting old. Anyone got real tips on tapering off? I know cold turkey isn't the m…
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Nutrola vs Carb Manager, honest opinions?
Looking for opinions on switching from Carb Manager to Nutrola for keto tracking
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How do I get over that awkward look I got on day 1?
Got a judgmental look on day 1 at the gym and I'm feeling intimidated. How do I shake it off?
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Is high frequency training really just overtraining in disguise?
High frequency training isn't automatically overtraining; evidence shows it can work if you manage recovery.
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Cold plunge for recovery? Is that a myth or what?
Cold plunges might reduce soreness a bit, but could also mess with muscle growth, worth it or nah?
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Oura ring scores feel low after lifting, normal?
Are low Oura scores normal after heavy lifting?
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Anyone else feel like tracking macros is like billing hours as a lawyer? Just exhausting.
Between the toddler tantrums and my own workout sessions, counting every macro feels like a 3-year survival test. I swear, my protein targets are giving me more anxiety than my last courtroom case! Is it just me or does…
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What's the deal with anabolic resistance in older lifters? Anyone got recent studies?
Looking for recent research on anabolic resistance in older lifters and practical takeaways.
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MyFitnessPal vs MacroFactor: why am I still losing the battle against my food scale?
So I've been on a journey to track my calories more accurately, and I gotta say, these apps are like dating apps for my food. MyFitnessPal is like that one ex who's great at showing me numbers but totally ignores how I …
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